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Intro to Geography

How much do you remember?

1-3: You really need help. Seriously.

4-6: You still need some help. Dont lose your notes.

7-9: Not bad, you might need to review a little.

10-12: Very good. You were obviously paying attention the first few weeks of class.

13-15: Excellent! Keep up the great work!



1. Name the 5 themes of Geography.

2. What does a thematic map show us?

3. Name the 3 fossil fuels.

4. Name 2 ways Humans interact with their environment.

5. What is the major difference between absolute and relative location?

6. A map showing mountain ranges and lakes is what kind of map?

7. What must EVERY map have?

8. Name the four cardinal directions.

9. Latitude lines run horizontal or vertical?

10. What is the name of the longitude line that has a measurement on 0 degrees?

11. What about the line that is 180 degrees?

12. True or false. The sun can shine directly overhead a location north of the Tropic of Cancer.

13. What are the major and minor features of landforms?

14. Name 3 climate zones you WOULD NEVER find in the U.S.A.

15. What is subsistence farming?